Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$2,650/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in West Virginia is $2,650 per week. This is 11% higher than the US average of $2,361.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical First Assistant salaries in West Virginia compared to National Averages

$2,650/week

West Virginia

11% higher than the US average.

$2,361/week

United States

What cities in West Virginia pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?

Only Martinsburg, West Virginia reports pay data for Travel Surgical First Assistants, averaging $2,665 per week. Martinsburg, West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,160. For comparison, the West Virginia average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,650 per week — Martinsburg, West Virginia pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Martinsburg, West Virginia$2,665$3,160
How does the pay for Travel Surgical First Assistants in West Virginia compare to nearby states?

Maryland pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,579 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,503) and North Carolina ($2,298). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,600. For comparison, the West Virginia average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,650 per week — Maryland pays 3% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maryland$2,579$2,579
Kentucky$2,503$2,600
North Carolina$2,298$2,587
Ohio$2,221$2,429
Tennessee$2,207$2,520
Virginia$1,924$2,268
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in West Virginia?

Seven Healthcare pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $3,160 per week, followed by Slate Healthcare ($2,816) and Assured Nursing ($2,750). For comparison, the West Virginia average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,650 per week — Seven Healthcare pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Seven Healthcare$3,160$3,160
Slate Healthcare$2,816$2,906
Assured Nursing$2,750$2,897
Access Healthcare$2,670$2,670
VyTalent Solutions$2,661$2,661
Care Career$2,653$2,653
GLC On-The-Go$2,630$2,751
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,596$2,596
Coast Medical Service$2,566$2,727
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,557$2,731

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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